Friday, July 31, 2009

When gas costs $50 per gallon, creative solutions seem to spring forth

The Christian Science Monitor (CSM) has reported on two business partners in Gaza who have converted a 1994 Peugeot 205 into an electric car capable of going 110 miles on a single charge using 34 standard lead-acid car batteries.

The all-electric Javlon car



This is the look of the Javlon, an all-electric car coming next year from newcomer Miles Automotive Group. The prototype is being finished up in a factory in China. So how come we have a picture now? A Chinese company currently uses the same chassis on a gas car.

Sepeda Listrik Semakin Diminati

Sepeda listrik semakin digemari masyarakat karena hemat dan tidak mencemari lingkungan. UD Armada Jaya, diler sepeda listrik merek Trekko yang beralamat di Jalan HOS Cokroaminoto Kota Yogyakarta, misalnya, bisa menjual 20-an unit per bulan.

Animo masyarakat diperkirakan semakin tinggi karena sepeda listrik terbukti bandel dan perawatannya mudah. Berbeda dengan motor bensin yang ribet karena banyak onderdil, piranti utama sepeda listrik hanya berupa dinamo, aki, dan penstabil arus listrik.

Tuesday, July 28, 2009

Auto club backs commercial vehicles event

The Automobile and Touring Club of the UAE (ATCUAE), has expressed its endorsement for the region’s first specialised trade event for commercial vehicles.

Iran Khodro Diesel to Build bus Plant in Syria

Flanked by Syrian Minister of Industry Fuad Issa al-Jouni, the Iranian Minister of Industries and Mines Ali-Akbar Mehrabian talking to reporters after the 8th session of Iran-Syria Industrial Committee said, “The establishment of bus and commercial car plant by Iran Khodro Diesel in Syria is among the articles of the agreement Iran and Syria signed.”

IKCO Products in SYRMOTORSHOW 2009

The 9th Syrian International Motor Show, "SYRMOTORSHOW 2009", inaugurated on July 1, 2009 with the participation of nine Iranian car, part and component making companies.

Know How Exchange between IKCO and Russian Companies

"IKCO is a distinct company not only within Iran but in the region as well and a large number of Russian companies desire to develop ties with this Industrial Group," Oleg V. Akulinichev, the general director of the Russian-Iranian Business Council said

Samand Pageantry in Dakar Int'l Fair

Iran Khodor's Samand is going to show off shoulder to shoulder other creditable brands from all over the world in the 18th International Trade Show of Senegal (FIDAK).

More CNG Stations Planned in Iran

Iran plans to build 400 more compressed natural gas (CNG) stations by the end of the current Iranian year (ends March 20, 2010) to reduce gasoline consumption. Oil Minister Gholamhossein Nozari said 880 CNG stations are currently providing gas to dual-fuel cars in the country, IRNA wrote.

Iran to develop dual-fuel NG-diesel engines

Iranian diesel engine manufacturing company, DESA, is designing an advanced dual-fuel engine that runs on a blend of natural gas (NG) and diesel fuel.

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Friday, July 24, 2009

Iran unveils heavy-duty diesel engine

Iran's first national heavy-duty diesel engine, dubbed D87, was unveiled on Thursday, making the country as the 12th manufacturer of the product worldwide.

Tehran Classic Car Show Inaugurated

The Second Tehran Classic Car Show opened at Niavaran Palace on Monday, displaying about 60 classic models of cars manufactured by Iranian automakers.

Thursday, July 23, 2009

Car and Cultures of Iran













The boss of SAIPA, Iran’s second biggest car maker claims that they’ve been contacted by some ‘ big automakers ‘ from America and they’ve invited them to participate in joint projects! according to an Iranian news agency. He wouldn’t say in which fields they gonna participate! Mehrdad Bazrpash adds that the economic downturn caused even some European car makers to consider selling shares to SAIPA.

Borac Laraki: A Sportcar Made in Marocco

Borac (or Borac Laraki) (Arabic: البراق‎) is the brand name of a Moroccan sportscar. It was entirely conceived and manufactured by Laraki group.

It was originally unveiled as a concept at the 2005 Geneva Motor Show. The car is planned for production, although a final design has yet to be unveiled.

Tofaş Şahin: Car Made in Turkey

The Tofaş Şahin, Dogan and Kartal are Turkish versions of the old Fiat 131 automobile made in Turk Otomobil Fabrikasi A.S. facilities in Bursa, Turkey.

USD Mallett Z03: Ugur Sahin’s Corvette Z03 conversion enters production




Ugur Sahin has made many of our dreams come true on paper with the USD GT-S Passionata Concept and the Corvette Z03 Concept. Now Ugur Sahin will be bringing the latter of the two to real life for a limited series production in partnership with Mallett.

See more Ugur Sahin designs here, here, here, here and here.

Wednesday, July 22, 2009

Edan, Tenan! Yamaha Mio Jadi Motor Sport Klasik

Edan, tenan! Modifikasi ini top banget, deh. Bayangkan, Ressan Wintananda, SE, pemilik Yamaha Mio 2005 mengubahnya jadi model sport. Bergaya klasik pula. Reza, begitu dirinya sering disapa, memang ingin lepas dari aliran gaya low rider, hot rod atau drag style yang lagi digandrungi para builders skutik.

2010 Honda Insight LX

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The Insight was Honda’s first hybrid vehicle and returns to the market as a compact 4-door, 5-passenger hatchback that will be more appealing to American families. The original Insight was the first hybrid to market in the U.S. as a lightweight 2-seat subcompact car that lacked passenger and cargo utility. The new Insight is aimed squarely at the popular Toyota Prius and will be the lowest priced hybrid on the market. It uses the next generation of Honda’s Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) technology, which has been improved and strengthened to reduce the cost of the hybrid system.


front view




The 2010 Honda Insight hybrid is a 4-door, 5-passenger hatchback powered by the next generation of Honda’s Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) technology that uses an electric motor between a 1.3-liter i-VTEC 4-cylinder engine and a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT). The electric motor aids propulsion, and in some steady cruising situations, it can propel the car for a short time without the aid of the engine. The engine produces 88 horsepower and 88 lb-ft of torque and combined output with the electric motor is 98 horsepower and 123 lb-ft of torque. Honda quotes fuel-economy ratings of 40/43 mpg city/hwy.


side doors

Sunday, July 19, 2009

Friday, July 17, 2009

Test drive of the new ‘09 Zap Xebra



Zap has finally updated its three-wheeled Xebra for 2009 with a new steel body and much more storage space through its new hatchback. While we’re happy to hear that one of the few actual electric vehicles on the market and available today has seen vital upgrades, we’ve yet to run across a review of the newly-revised model… until today. Mark LaPedus over at EE Times hopped in a new ‘09 at the local dealership in San Jose, California, and he’s shared his thoughts with the rest of the class, even comparing the Xebra with his 2008 Honda Accord. LaPedus seems to have liked the car, going so far as to suggest that he’d be willing to drive one on a regular basis.

Tuesday, July 14, 2009

Juli, Pasar Mobil Bisa Capai 42.000 (Mobnas gigit Jari deh!)

Pasar mobil nasional akan mencapai angka 42.000 unit bulan ini. Target ini bukan isapan jempol semata, memang industri otomotif nasional digiring perlahan-lahan ke arah yang lebih baik.

Monday, July 13, 2009

Volkswagen to Build Factory in Indonesia This Year

The Germany automotive manufacturer, Volkswagen, plans to develop its market in Indonesia and other countries in South-East Asia.

It will build a car factory producing the VW Caravel model Touran this year in West Java.

Saturday, July 11, 2009

OTOKAR ANNOUNCES DORUK 160LE HIBRA BUS WITH HYBRID DRIVE

Turkish bus manufacturer Otokar, part of the Koç Group, has completed the first prototype of a Doruk midibus fitted with a hybrid drive. This first vehicle is used now by Otokar for their own extensive testing. A second prototype vehicle is scheduled for construction later this year

Nissan GT-R SpecV 2009 สวยแรงของจริง

Nissan GT-R SpecV 2009 สวยแรงของจริง